JP2002333335A - Condition-adaptive information guidance system and method therefor, information guidance program, and recording medium recording the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a condition-adaptive information guidance system in which the system can automatically alter a set time to a real-time change in conditions since the system automatically sets a date and time alarming device to a user. SOLUTION: The condition-adaptive information guidance system is provided with a real-time information monitoring and acquiring device 11 for monitoring and acquiring information which changes in real time, a required time estimating device 12 for estimating the time required to a destination and computing the date and time of departure through the use of the real-time information acquired by the real-time information monitoring and acquiring device 11, and the date and time alarming device 13 for issuing an alarm on the set day and time determined on the basis of the day and time computed by the required time estimating device 12.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a situation-adaptive information guidance system and method for providing appropriate information according to a situation that changes in real time, an information guidance program, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

[0002]

[Prior Art] The spread of the Internet has also helped,
An environment has been set up so that general users can obtain desired information anytime and anywhere. Weather forecast information, traffic congestion information, and the like are no exception, and have been obtained on TV, radio, the Internet, and the like. Taking the Internet as an example, for example, when traveling by car tomorrow, first, tomorrow's weather forecast information is obtained from a weather forecast site. Next, the optimum route information to the destination is calculated by the road guidance site. In addition, traffic congestion information sites obtain road congestion information. Finally, the user considered these weather forecast information, road information, and traffic congestion information, and considered when to start. Further, if necessary, an alarm clock is set to about one hour before the departure time. As described above, conventionally, desired information is obtained and used from the Internet or the like when desired.

[0003]

In the case of the example shown in the above-mentioned prior art, for example, when a large traffic accident occurs in the middle of the night and a road scheduled to go through is closed the next day, the user is required to take the next morning. Only when you arrive on the road after the news or departure, you will know the information of accidents and road closures. In the case of a business trip in an important matter, it is necessary to know the accident information as early as possible, change the route to the destination, and advance the departure time. In the past, information was provided as a single item, but it was necessary to link this available information organically, respond to changes in the situation, and, if provided in advance, correct the information. Further, there has been a demand for an agent-like mechanism for obtaining correction information on behalf of the person and taking necessary measures.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and since the system automatically sets the date and time alarm device for the user, the system automatically changes the set time even when a real-time situation changes. It is an object of the present invention to provide a situation-adaptive information guidance system and method, an information guidance program, and a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a situation-adaptive information guidance system according to the present invention comprises: a real-time information monitoring and obtaining device for monitoring and obtaining information that changes in real time; and the real-time information monitoring and obtaining device. A required time estimating device that calculates the departure date and time by estimating the required time to the destination by using the real-time information obtained in
A date and time alarm device that issues an alarm at a set date and time determined based on the departure date and time calculated by the required time estimation device.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the context-adaptive information guidance system, a required time estimating device that calculates an optimal route using road information is used as the required time estimating device.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the situation-adaptive information guide system, one or both of weather forecast information and road congestion information are used as real-time information.

The present invention also provides the situation-adaptive information guidance system, wherein the date and time set in the date and time alarm device are:
One or both of the departure date and time and a date and time around a certain time from the departure date and time are set.

Further, the situation-adaptive information guidance method of the present invention provides a real-time information monitoring and obtaining process for monitoring and obtaining real-time information by a real-time information monitoring and obtaining apparatus, and a real-time information based on a departure point, a destination, and a desired date of arrival at a destination. , A date and time calculation process of calculating the departure date and time by the required time estimating device, a date and time setting process of setting the date and time determined based on the departure date and time in the date and time alarm device, A real-time information re-monitoring and obtaining process of monitoring and obtaining real-time information by an information monitoring and obtaining device, a date and time re-calculating process of obtaining a change in real-time information and re-calculating a departure date and time by a required time estimating device, and a date and time re-calculating process. When the departure date is changed, the date and time alarm device resets the date and time determined based on the new date and time. And process, that consists characterized.

[0010] Further, according to the present invention, in the situation-adaptive information guidance method, road information is stored as a required time estimating device, and an optimum route is calculated using the road information in a date and time calculating step and a date and time recalculating step. It is characterized by the following.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the situation-adaptive information guidance method, one or both of weather forecast information and road congestion information are used as real-time information.

Further, the present invention provides the situation-adaptive information guidance method, wherein, as the date and time set in the date and time alarm device, one or both of the departure date and time and a date and time around a certain time from the departure date and time are set. Features.

[0013] The information guide program of the present invention monitors and obtains real-time information by a real-time information monitoring and obtaining device, and uses real-time information based on a departure place, a destination, and a desired date of arrival at a destination. A date and time calculation procedure for calculating the departure date and time by the time estimation device, a date and time setting procedure for setting the date and time determined based on the departure date and time in the date and time alarm device, The real-time information re-monitoring procedure to monitor and obtain information, the date and time re-calculation procedure to obtain changes in real-time information and recalculate the departure date and time with the required time estimation device, and the departure date and time to be changed in the date and time re-calculation procedure In this case, the date and time alarm device should have a date and time reset procedure to reset the date and time determined based on the new date and time. It is intended to be executed by the over data.

Further, the recording medium of the present invention provides a real-time information monitoring and obtaining procedure for monitoring and obtaining real-time information by a real-time information monitoring and obtaining device, and estimates a required time by using real-time information from a departure point, a destination, and a desired date of arrival at a destination. The date and time calculation procedure for calculating the departure date and time by the device, the date and time setting procedure for setting the date and time determined based on the departure date and time in the date and time alarm device, Real-time information re-monitoring procedure to monitor and obtain, when the change of real-time information is obtained and the required time estimating device recalculates the departure date and time Execute the date and time reset procedure on the computer to reset the date and time determined based on the new date and time in the date and time alarm device The information guide program for causing one in which was recorded.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a system configuration showing an embodiment of the present invention.

That is, a real-time information monitoring / obtaining device 11 that sequentially monitors various information that changes in real time and obtains the information as needed, and takes into account the time required to reach a destination when traveling between points in consideration of the real-time information. Required time estimating device 12 that can calculate the departure date and time by estimating
A date and time alarm device 13 that sets a date and time determined based on the departure date and issues a warning to the user when the set date and time comes, connects the real-time information monitoring and acquisition device 11, the required time estimation device 12, and the date and time alarm device 13 Communication network 14
Consists of

FIG. 2 is a processing flowchart showing the operation of the system of FIG.

First, a real-time information monitoring and obtaining process S
In 21, the real-time information monitoring / obtaining device 11 sequentially monitors various information that changes in real time, and obtains necessary real-time information according to an instruction from a user.

In the date and time calculation step S22, the user inputs a departure place, a destination, and a desired date and time of arrival at the destination.
Using the real-time information obtained in the real-time information monitoring and obtaining step S21, the required time estimating device 12 calculates the travel time to the destination and the departure date and time of the departure place.

In the date and time setting step S23, the date and time determined based on the departure date and time calculated in the date and time calculation step S22 is set in the date and time alarm device 13.

In the real-time information re-monitoring and obtaining step S24, after setting the date and time in the date and time alarm device 13, the real-time information monitoring and obtaining device 11 continuously monitors the real-time information, and if there is a change, obtains the information. .

In the date and time recalculation step S25, the required time and the departure date and time are calculated again by the required time estimating device 12 using the real-time information which has been changed and obtained.

Finally, in the date and time resetting step S26, if the departure date and time is changed in the date and time recalculating step S25,
The date and time determined on the date and time alarm device 13 based on the new departure date and time recalculated in the date and time recalculation step S25 is reset to the date and time alarm device 13.

Examples of the real-time information include information that may change in real time among all the information affecting the destination, such as weather forecast information, road congestion information, accident information, and earthquake. Natural disaster information, etc.

When the route information of the road is also stored in the required time estimating device 12, the required time can be determined by calculating the required route from the departure point to the destination based on the real-time information. , A more accurate required time can be obtained, and an optimum route can be calculated. In this case, the user can also obtain navigation information to the destination at the same time.

Date and time setting step S23 and date and time resetting step S
The determined date and time in 26 may be the calculated date and time as it is, or may be a fixed time before the calculated date and time (such as one hour before). When the calculated date and time are set as they are, an alarm for the departure date and time can be used. When the calculated date and time is set a certain time (for example, one hour before), the alarm can be used for an alarm for the wake-up date and time. If both dates and times are set, a warning can be heard at both the wake-up date and the departure date and time, and the system is more secure for the user.

The communication network 14 connects the devices, and includes the Internet, a dedicated line, an ISDN,
There are public telephone lines, xDSL, optical networks, mobile communication networks, satellite communications, and the like. In addition, as the date and time alarm device 13, PHSs, mobile phones, and various other terminals that can be held by the user, other than personal computers placed in various places such as homes, offices, hotels, and the like, are applicable.

Next, an embodiment of a case where the road route information is stored in the required time estimating device 12 in consideration of the weather forecast information and the traffic congestion information as real time information, and the date and time alarm device 13 is used as an alarm clock. explain.

First, a real-time information monitoring and obtaining process S
At 21, weather forecast information and road congestion information are obtained based on an instruction from a user to set an alarm clock.

In the date and time calculation step S22, the user inputs a departure place, a destination, and a desired date and time of arrival at the destination.
Using the weather forecast information and road congestion information, an optimal route to the destination, travel time, and departure date and time are calculated.

In the date and time setting step S23, based on the departure date and time calculated in the date and time calculation step S22, the determined wakeup date and time is sent to the date and time alarm device 13 in consideration of the time from wake up to departure. Set.

In the real-time information re-monitoring and obtaining step S24, after setting the date and time in the date and time alarm device 13, the weather forecast and road congestion information are continuously monitored. The destination of the typhoon suddenly changed during the night, the departure point, or the route on the way was likely to be affected, or an accident occurred at night and the route was likely to be affected on the way. In this case, new weather forecast information and road congestion information including road congestion transition are obtained.

In the date and time recalculation step S25, the optimum route to the destination, the required time, and the departure date and time are calculated again using the weather forecast information and the traffic congestion information that have been obtained with the change.

Finally, in the date and time resetting step S26, if the departure date and time is changed in the date and time recalculating step S25,
A new wake-up date and time is reset in the date and time alarm device 13.

In the above processing flow, the user:
Instructions to set the alarm clock, and the place of departure,
You can go to bed just by setting the destination and the arrival date and time of the destination.
In addition, even if the weather conditions, accidents, or other road conditions change while sleeping, the system can automatically detect the change and automatically change the wake-up time if necessary, so The user can get up at a time sufficient to arrive at the destination at the scheduled time without knowing the change of the destination, and the original purpose of the user to arrive at the scheduled time can be realized.

It is to be noted that the date and time to be reset in the date and time alarm device 13 is not only advanced. For example, if the time required to reach the destination is shortened due to, for example, restoration of traffic congestion earlier or construction being completed earlier, the reset date and time will be later. That is, the date and time set in the date and time alarm device 13 is reset to a date and time after a fixed time (such as one hour) from the previously set departure date and time.

The situation-adaptive information guidance method in the above embodiment is specifically executed by a computer such as a personal computer based on a predetermined information guidance program in advance. The information guide program can be recorded on a predetermined computer-readable recording medium.

In other words, the information guide program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a real-time information monitoring and obtaining procedure for monitoring and obtaining real-time information by a real-time information monitoring and obtaining device. Date and time calculation procedure for calculating the departure date and time with the required time estimation device using the information, date and time setting procedure for setting the date and time determined based on the departure date and time in the date and time alarm device, real-time information continuously after setting in the date and time alarm device A real-time information re-monitoring procedure to monitor and obtain real-time information by the monitoring and acquisition device, a date and time re-calculation procedure to obtain changes in real-time information and recalculate the departure date and time by the required time estimation device, and a departure date and time by the date and time re-calculation procedure Date when the date and time determined based on the new date and time is reset in the date and time alarm device when is changed To perform the re-setting procedure on the computer.

[0040]

As described above, according to the present invention, the system can take necessary measures even if the user does not know a real-time situation change. As a result, information guidance corresponding to a change in situation becomes possible, and information that the user truly desires can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a system configuration showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a processing flowchart showing an operation of the system of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 11 real-time information monitoring and obtaining device 12 required time estimating device 13 date and time alarm device 14 communication network S21 real-time information monitoring and obtaining process S22 date and time calculating process S23 date and time setting process S24 real-time information re-monitoring obtaining process S25 date and time recalculating process S26 date and time resetting process

Continued on the front page F term (reference) 2F029 AA07 AC06 AC13 5H180 AA21 BB02 BB04 BB05 BB15 FF12 FF13

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A real-time information monitoring and obtaining device for monitoring and obtaining information that changes in real time, and a real-time information obtained by the real-time information monitoring and obtaining device is used to estimate a required time to a destination and to set a departure date and time. A situation-adaptive information guidance system, comprising: a required time estimating device for calculating; and a date and time alarm device for issuing an alarm at a set date and time determined based on the departure date and time calculated by the required time estimating device. 2. The situation-adaptive information guidance system according to claim 1, wherein the required time estimating device is a required time estimating device that calculates an optimal route using road information. Guidance system. 3. The situation-adaptive information guidance system according to claim 1, wherein one or both of weather forecast information and road congestion information are used as real-time information. system. 4. The situation-adaptive information guidance system according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the date and time set in the date and time alarm device is one of the departure date and time and a date and time around a certain time from the departure date and time. A situation-adaptive information guidance system characterized by setting both. 5. A real-time information monitoring and obtaining process for monitoring and obtaining real-time information by a real-time information monitoring and obtaining device, and a departure date and time by a required time estimating device by using real-time information from a departure point, a destination and a desired arrival date and time of a destination. And a date and time setting step of setting the date and time determined based on the departure date and time in the date and time alarm device, and monitoring and obtaining real-time information by the real-time information monitoring and obtaining device continuously after setting in the date and time alarm device. Real-time information re-monitoring and obtaining process, obtaining a change in real-time information and re-calculating the departure date and time with the required time estimating device, and date and time when the departure date and time are changed in the date and time re-calculation process A date and time resetting step of resetting the date and time determined based on the new date and time on the alarm device. Adaptive information guidance method. 6. The situation-adaptive information guidance method according to claim 5, wherein road information is stored as a required time estimation device,
A situation-adaptive information guidance method comprising calculating an optimal route using road information in a date and time calculation step and a date and time recalculation step. 7. The situation-adaptive information guidance method according to claim 5, wherein one or both of weather forecast information and road congestion information are used as real-time information. Method. 8. The situation-adaptive information guidance method according to claim 5, 6 or 7, wherein the date and time set in the date and time alarm device is one of the departure date and time and a date and time around a certain time from the departure date and time. A situation-adaptive information guidance method characterized by setting both. 9. A real-time information monitoring and obtaining procedure for monitoring and obtaining real-time information by a real-time information monitoring and obtaining device, a departure date, a destination, and a desired time of arrival at a destination. The date and time calculation procedure to be calculated, the date and time setting procedure to set the date and time determined based on the departure date and time in the date and time alarm device, the real time information to monitor and obtain the real time information continuously by the real time information monitoring and acquisition device after setting in the date and time alarm device Re-observation acquisition procedure, date and time re-calculation procedure to obtain the change of real-time information and recalculate the departure date and time with the required time estimation device Information guidance program to make the computer execute the date and time reset procedure to reset the date and time determined based on the G. 10. A real-time information monitoring and obtaining procedure for monitoring and obtaining real-time information by a real-time information monitoring and obtaining device, a departure date, a destination, and a desired time of arrival at a destination. A date and time calculation procedure to calculate, a date and time setting procedure to set the date and time determined based on the departure date and time in the date and time alarm device,
Real-time information re-monitoring and acquisition procedure to monitor and obtain real-time information by the real-time information monitoring and obtaining device after setting in the date and time alarm device, and to re-calculate the departure date and time by obtaining the change in real-time information and using the required time estimating device If the departure date and time are changed in the calculation procedure and the date and time recalculation procedure, an information guidance program for causing the computer to execute the date and time reset procedure to reset the date and time determined based on the new date and time when the departure date and time is changed is recorded. Recording medium.